Valley Stories
Claim This Podcastby Aimee Dayton
Podcast Overview
<p>At its heart, <strong>Valley Stories</strong> is HOPE! Turning trials into triumph, and finding light even in life’s hardest seasons. A space to journey together this very real part of being human- Hardship. Bringing LIGHT and COMMUNITY to that all too often dark and lonely space.</p><p>Hardship is a very real part of the human journey, a part we do everything we can to get through as quick and painless as possible or even just pretend it’s not there. I’d like to shine a light, to not only normalize but show how trial can be a very powerful tool of growth, helping us become our best self. There is a Japanese form of art, 'Kintsukuroi' to repair with gold - this art takes something broken and repairs it with gold; the concept of being more beautiful for having been broken.</p><p>Here I want to celebrate just that! Looking at the human spirit of resiliency, persistence, adaptation, curiosity and love. Seeing that your story matters and that we are more beautiful for having been broken.</p>
Language
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Publishing Since
2/27/2026
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Recent Episodes
June 1, 2026
Tiffany Fortheringham - Power of Perspective
<p>Today's Interview is with a beautiful woman named Tiffany Fotheringham. Giving us a window into the power of choice. She shares her journey thus far with MS(Multiple Sclerosis).</p><p>We talk about her choices to lean into the deep place of her strength, hope and joy are rooted in. "Knowing who holds me"</p><p>Dropping comparison, and walking in contentment.</p><p>Plus the value of self compassion, grace and the gift of empathy - both in giving and receiving.</p><p></p><p><strong>QUOTE</strong>- "Every valley must be exalted. Low and groveling thoughts of God must be given up. Doubting and despairing must be removed, and self-seeking and carnal delights must be forsaken. Across these deep valleys, a glorious causeway of grace must be raised."</p><p></p><p><strong>Come find Valley Stories on Facebook. </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Bz9UPrfbk/?mibextid=wwXIfr">https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Bz9UPrfbk/?mibextid=wwXIfr</a> I would love to hear your takeaways from the latest episodes and share in your journey through life.</p><p>If you haven't already make sure to FOLLOW on your favourite podcast player to get notified of the next episodes when they air!</p>
May 17, 2026
Vanje Watson- Courage in the Midst of Hardship
<p>Today’s guest- Vanje Watson, from Tiverton, Ontario. Mom of 2, business owner of Watson Wellness as a personal trainer and holistic nutrition coach. She shares with us her multi-layered challenges as a parent and the daily things they face as a family journeying epilepsy.</p><p>Vanje discusses how her daughter was diagnosed with a rare form of epilepsy called epilepsy with eyelid myoclonia after experiencing hundreds of seizures daily, with the condition being medication-resistant. The family has been navigating this chronic illness for several years, with Vanje also walking the road of severe postpartum depression and the physical toll of ongoing stress. Vanje shares her perspective on choosing to focus on "what now" rather than asking "why me," and how this experience has led her to support other parents facing similar challenges while maintaining her faith and hope for a purpose in their journey through hardship. Vanje shares that "steady" has become a key theme in her life, applying to both physical and mental aspects.</p><p>Vanje is a voice of courage in the midst of hardship. She is walking in curiosity, persistence, resiliency, faith and love each day. Showing us the beauty IN the fire. Redefining strength -not as a state of perfection, control and faultlessness but rather what it can be in the midst of hardship -being Steady, Consistent and CHOOSING to show up everyday with the focus of doing her best.</p><p></p><p>Quote “Whatever is True, whatever is Honourable, whatever is Just, whatever is Pure, whatever is Lovely, whatever is Commendable-if there is anything Praiseworthy-dwell on these things."</p><p></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.watson2wellness.com/">https://www.watson2wellness.com/</a></p><p></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://internationalepilepsyday.org/">https://internationalepilepsyday.org/</a></p><p></p><p>Come find Valley Stories on Facebook. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Bz9UPrfbk/?mibextid=wwXIfr">https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Bz9UPrfbk/?mibextid=wwXIfr</a> I would love to hear your takeaways from the latest episodes and share in your journey through life.</p><p>If you haven't already make sure to FOLLOW on your favourite podcast player to get notified of the next episodes when they air!</p>
May 3, 2026
Emotions-Feel & Release
<p>My thoughts on emotions and the importance of validating ALL of them. Sharing my strategies and tools that I have adapted into my life as I grow in journeying this beautiful part of being human.</p><p></p><p><strong>Journal prompt-</strong></p><p>3 questions;</p><p>What are 3 words that describe how I feel right now?</p><p>What are 3 words that describe how I want to feel?</p><p>What do I need to give myself today based on this information?</p><p>credit to <strong>Gemma Hanley</strong> -Anxiety & Mindset Coach</p><p></p><p><strong>Quote</strong>- " Listen not only with your ears but with your EYES and with your HEART. "</p><p></p><p>Come find Valley Stories on Facebook. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Bz9UPrfbk/?mibextid=wwXIfr">https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Bz9UPrfbk/?mibextid=wwXIfr</a> I would love to hear your takeaways from the latest episodes and share in your journey through life.</p><p>If you haven't already make sure to FOLLOW on your favourite podcast player to get notified of the next episodes when they air!</p><p></p>
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- What is Valley Stories?
<p>At its heart, <strong>Valley Stories</strong> is HOPE! Turning trials into triumph, and finding light even in life’s hardest seasons. A space to journey together this very real part of being human- Hardship. Bringing LIGHT and COMMUNITY to that all too often dark and lonely space.</p><p>Hardship is a very real part of the human journey, a part we do everything we can to get through as quick and painless as possible or even just pretend it’s not there. I’d like to shine a light, to not only normalize but show how trial can be a very powerful tool of growth, helping us become our best self. There is a Japanese form of art, 'Kintsukuroi' to repair with gold - this art takes something broken and repairs it with gold; the concept of being more beautiful for having been broken.</p><p>Here I want to celebrate just that! Looking at the human spirit of resiliency, persistence, adaptation, curiosity and love. Seeing that your story matters and that we are more beautiful for having been broken.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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